Video of AL Labor Shortage Meeting Now Online

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The recently held meeting regarding Alabama’s chronic labor shortages can now be viewed online at www.agi.alabama.gov. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …

Long Live and Prosper with the Black-Eyed Pea

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

This New Year’s folks from around the world will gather together to enjoy a menu of what they hope will bring them good luck. And for those of us in the Southeast that menu is sure to consist of black-eyed peas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …

Drought Stressed Trees

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

Trees require qualified help. Everett Griner tells us about this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026

2012 Proving Harder to Predict than 2011 Was

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says 2011 was an exceptional year for Agriculture, but 2012 may hold a few more challenges. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …

Choosing Peanut Varieties for 2012

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

University of Florida peanut specialist Dr. Barry Tillman said they did a lot of testing with the various varieties this year and has a few suggestions when it comes to choosing the right ones for your operation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …

Congress has Joined Fight to Stop Youth Farm Labor Restrictions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In response to the U.S. Department of Labor pushing to restrict the ability of youth to do farm work, legislation has been introduced in Congress with more expected to come. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Eating Habits

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Everett Griner explores one question…Does where you live influence your eating habits? Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026

Cotton Industry Still Working to Overcome Loss of Temik

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Cotton producers were faced with an abrupt departure of a key pesticide in 2011, but Kater Hake with Cotton Incorporated says fortunately they have been able to deal with the loss through a strong and successful emphasis on research. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …

BQA Certification is Important for Beef Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Our “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, this week has Kristy Arnold from Screven, Georgia who notes consumers want to make sure what they purchase in the grocery store is a healthy and wholesome product and thus she urges producers to become BQA certified to ensure beef stays in that category. …

EPA Lowers Cellulosic Ethanol Mandate for 2012

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized the 2012 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard program and USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says the mandate for cellulosic ethanol saw a substantial decrease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …